Vinson granted public defender, requests jury trial

Thursday

May 3, 2012 at 2:17 PM

Seven Falls Developer Keith Vinson pleaded not guilty to his charges in U.S. District Court Thursday morning and was granted a public defender after a judge ruled that he couldn't afford an attorney, according to court records.

By John HarbinTimes-News Staff Writer

Seven Falls Developer Keith Vinson pleaded not guilty to his charges in U.S. District Court Thursday morning and was granted a public defender after a judge ruled that he couldn't afford an attorney, according to court records.

Vinson, who is charged with wire fraud conspiracy, misapplication of bank funds, conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering, pleaded not guilty and has requested a jury trial, which has been set for June 25.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Dennis Howell reviewed tax records to determine that Vinson is indigent. Those tax records are sealed.

Vinson is one of several defendants indicted for what prosecutors say was a scheme to fraudulently obtain bank loans to finance Seven Falls Golf and River Club.